Page 1 Wrangler 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Includes Wrangler Unlimited...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group will improve with experience. When driving off-road or LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a contains a complete listing of all subjects. rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more Consult the following table for a description of the likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....19 A Word About Your Keys ....14 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock ..25 ▫ Manual Door Locks ....36 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..55 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....72 ▫...
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- cause serious injury or death.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have dealer or by following the customer key programming been programmed to the vehicle electronics. procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one Replacement Keys that has never been programmed.
Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within do not have a programmed Sentry Key , contact your 15 seconds.
Page 21: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 General Information three minutes, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 signals will flash for an additional 15 minutes. and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is NOTE: The Panic Alarm and the Vehicle Security Alarm subject to the following conditions: are quite different.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE switch while the door is open. After all the doors are The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light (located on vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 sec- Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly.
Page 23: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the doors or open any door.
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked EQUIPPED with metal objects. This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate swing gate, and activate the Panic Alarm from a maxi- Press and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button mum distance of 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless...
Page 25: To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- Press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate ing the following steps: the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: Sound Horn On Lock
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn On Lock The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors repeating this procedure. are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be Using The Panic Alarm turned on or turned off.
Page 27: To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock 3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of the vehicle by pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK button This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- removed.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m).
Page 30: How To Use Remote Start
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, •...
Page 33: Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 DOORS CAUTION! Careless handling and storage of the removable door panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle’s interior. Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped Grasp the half door window and pull upward. Upper Half Door Window...
Page 34: Upper Half Door Window Installation - If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Upper Half Door Window Installation — If NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in Equipped the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor. 1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with the pockets in the lower door.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push the red latch down until you can only see the latch on one end (top) of the connector. This will unlock the connector tab, allowing the tab to be pressed down and enabling the harness to be disconnected.
Page 36: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in from their hinges and remove the door. the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor. NOTE: Doors are heavy;...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Trim Access Door Red Connector Latch 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector. 6. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push 7.
Page 38: Door Locks
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the opposite order. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All doors are equipped with an interior rocker-type door lock lever. To lock a door when leaving your vehicle, press the rocker lever forward to the LOCK position and close the door.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! • For personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 40: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security reasons and safety in an panel. Press the switch forward to lock the doors, and rearward to unlock the doors.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The enabled or disabled as follows: auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your 1.
Page 42: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 43: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the rocker lever rearward (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped The power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel below the radio.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Four-Door Models Window Lockout Switch — Four-Door Models The lower left switch controls the left rear passenger The window lockout switch (located between the front window, and the lower right switch controls the right window switches) allows you to disable the rear window rear passenger window.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Rear Power Windows — Four-Door Models Wind Buffeting The rear passenger window switches are located on the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of back of the center floor console. Press the switch down- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ward to open the window and upward to close the ears.
Page 46: Rear Swing Gate
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REAR SWING GATE NOTE: Close the rear flip-up window before attempting The rear swing gate can be unlocked by using the key, to close the swing gate (hard top models only). Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or by activating CAUTION! the power door lock switches located on the front doors.
Page 47: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the vehicle are the restraint systems: seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the •...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use rates of inflation based on the severity and type of child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should collision.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belts
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Lap/Shoulder Belts on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • Two people should never be belted into a single using a seat belt properly. seat belt. People belted together can crash into one •...
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat and next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on WARNING! until the driver and front passenger (if equipped with • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of front passenger BeltAlert ) seat belt is buckled. For further information, refer to “Enhanced Seat Belt Use internal injury in a collision.
Page 55: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout - Four-Door Models Only
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. — Four-Door Models Only If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, WARNING! grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in 3.
Page 57: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 58: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the Restraints”...
Page 59: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- the entire belt is extracted.
Page 60: Seat Belt Pretensioners
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 61: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
Page 62: Seat Belt Extender
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag System Components Advanced Front Air Bag Features Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage system components: driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as •...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with Supplemental • No objects should be placed over or near the air Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB), do not use bag on the instrument panel, because any such accessory seat covers or place objects between you objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a and the SAB;...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — If Equipped Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
Page 67: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) but they will open during air bag deployment. The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system •...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch stantial vehicle damage —...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large noted that could affect the air bag system.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Knee Impact Bolsters Inflator Units — If Equipped The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags Inflator driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- Units (if equipped) are designed to activate only in pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front certain side collisions.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The until the ignition key is turned off. abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium •...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have WARNING! (Continued) deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag air bags will not be in place to protect you.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air WARNING! bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who • Modifications to any part of the air bag system works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
Page 74: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- eight-second interval. formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of •...
Page 75: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- Child Restraints sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- times, including babies and children.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, Convertible child seats can be used either rearward- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that WARNING! you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in will use it before you buy it. the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger •...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the WARNING! retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”. When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the •...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower An- as possible. chors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or NOTE: If your child restraint seat is not LATCH- connector for attachment to the lower anchorage, and a compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat means for adjusting the tension of the strap.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you able for some time.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard not toys and should not be played with, and never leave position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the an unattended child in the vehicle.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. Latch Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Latch Anchorages (Two-Door Models)
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models) connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and WARNING! a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. Improper installation of a child restraint to the You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily child restraint.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE description under “Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Posi- Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi- 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it cinching latch plate.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 To attach a Child Restraint tether strap: Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models) hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under the head restraint, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and WARNING! pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle increased head motion and possible injury to the again.
Page 89: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve- A long break-in period is not required for the engine and hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
Page 90: Exhaust Gas
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, WARNING! inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 91: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! (Continued) for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Vehicle...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes WARNING! on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
Page 93: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Tires ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear have been removed for cleaning.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Page 95: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ... . . 114 Mirrors ......98 ▫...
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Seats ......137 Models .
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ▫ Front Fog Lights ..... 156 ▫ To Deactivate ..... . . 165 ▫...
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Dual Top — If Equipped ....174 Models ......194 ▫...
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 ▫ Lowering The Windshield And Removing Sunrider (Two-Door Models) — If Equipped ......251 Side Bars .
Page 100: Mirrors
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 102: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors — If Equipped After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same The power mirror switch is located on the center of the direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off instrument panel, below the climate controls.
Page 103: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect Vanity Mirror Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • or call 1–877–855–8400 vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call”...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.
Page 105: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Phone” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and and then dial. The number will appear in the display then dial the corresponding phone number, which of certain radios.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will Transfer From Mobile Phone allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, book entry, if desired.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Phonebook Download — Single Entry loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest If equipped and supported by your phone, Uconnect™ downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Phone also allows the user to download entries one at a able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available time from their phone via Bluetooth .
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth connection to the Uconnect™ phone, and then send the address entry that you wish to edit. book entry via Bluetooth .
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 113: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the is deleted. number designation you wish to call. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be •...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE call, press and hold the button until you hear a single call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the hold), press and hold the button until you hear a button.
Page 116: Uconnect™ Phone Features
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Continuation Uconnect™ Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is switched to OFF.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available mobile service and reachable: area. •...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Dialing Using the Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™...
Page 121: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of Uconnect™...
Page 123: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For Uconnect™...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather conditions, and • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 List of Preset Messages: 13. I’ll be late 1. Yes 14. Are you there yet? 2. No 15. Where are we meeting? 3. Where are you? 16. Can this wait? 4. I need more direction. 17.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 134: General Information
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 135: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the Volume In this mode, you can say the following commands: • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) 2.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
Page 139: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • “Language Spanish” 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training” • “Tutorial” session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, • “Voice Training” engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off.
Page 140: Front Seat Adjustment
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
Page 141: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped WARNING! The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. the ratcheting handle, located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 142: Front Seatback Recline
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seatback Recline WARNING! Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Lift the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the handle to return the seatback to an upright position.
Page 143: Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two-Door Models Pull upward on the recline lever (toward the rear of the vehicle) and slide the entire seat forward. Easy Entry Seat To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks and push the seat rearward until the track locks.
Page 144: Tip N' Slide Seats - Two-Door Models
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The front passenger seats have a track memory, which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track regardless of its original position. • The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its sitting position.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Pull upward on the recline lever and slide the entire seat forward (Easy Entry). Tip n’ Slide Passenger Seat In addition to Easy Entry, the front passenger seat is also Easy Entry Lever equipped with Tip n’...
Page 146: Heated Seats - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the seat forward, pull the entire seat assembly There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver toward the instrument panel. and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each seat are located on a switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel.
Page 147: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from WARNING! (Continued) two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates will turn OFF automatically after approximately 30 min- against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 149: Fold And Tumble Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two-Door Models NOTE: • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seats. • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.
Page 150: Removing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward. Removing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed.
Page 151: Replacing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 2. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models the seat out and away from the lower bracket. Reverse the steps for removing the seat. 3.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Fold Down The Rear Seat • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and reposition the front seat to its mid-track position. pull it toward you until the seatback releases.
Page 153: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 To Raise The Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference Release both the hood latches. from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Page 154: Lights
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood. and turn signals. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 155: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Headlights And Parking Lights NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain weather Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent conditions. Turning the headlights on will usually accel- for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to erate the clearing process.
Page 156: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to the ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO position (third detent).
Page 157: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for more than 1 mile (2 km). Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.
Page 158: Flash-To-Pass
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-To-Pass Instrument Panel Dimmer You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights ing wheel.
Page 159: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: The Daytime Running Light on the same side of the vehicle as the active turn signal will turn off auto- matically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating. Interior Lights The overhead light will turn on when a door is opened.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The sports bar reading lights (available on four-door models) can be turned on by pressing the switches, located on either side of the lens. Press a switch a second time to turn the light off. Rear Cargo Light When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi-...
Page 161: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever.
Page 162: Intermittent Wiper System
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent CAUTION! past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion. In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine.
Page 163: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 delay range, the wiper will start and continue to operate for two or three wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off.
Page 164: Mist Feature
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
Page 165: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwards on WARNING! the lever to lock the column firmly in place. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 166: To Activate
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control right side of the steering wheel. System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 167: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
Page 168: To Accelerate For Passing
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE decrease until the button is released. Release the button On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed will be established.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 The front power outlet is powered from the ignition automatically when ready for use. To preserve the heat- switch. Power is available when the ignition switch is in ing element, do not hold the lighter in the heating the ON or ACC position.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is a third power outlet located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Rear with Sub Woofer (Opt.) Rear Power Outlet —...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., mobile phones, etc.).
Page 172: Power Inverter - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the front of the center console to convert DC current to AC current.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter WARNING! manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings To avoid serious injury or death: on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
Page 174: Cupholders
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The front cupholders are located in the center console. Rear Cupholders STORAGE Glovebox Storage The lockable glovebox storage compartment is located on Front Cupholders the passenger side of the lower instrument panel. Pull Rear Cupholders outward on the handle/latch to open the compartment.
Page 175: Console Storage Compartment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Console Storage Compartment Rear Storage Compartment To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the The rear cargo area storage compartment cover is held by ignition key and turn. To open the storage compartment, a spring-loaded latch.
Page 176: Dual Top - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Open the rear compartment cover. factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the hard top are to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the soft top.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 • Two Sunrider secure straps (if equipped) • Two rear swing gate brackets 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal” in this section. 3.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To aid in disconnecting the knuckles, you may carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet. 6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Installa- tion”...
Page 179: Installing The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Installing The Soft Top 4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle, NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set proceed to step #5.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the Torx head driver.
Page 181: Freedom Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 FREEDOM TOP™ THREE-PIECE MODULAR CAUTION! HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the CAUTION! screws if they are overtightened. • The hard top is not designed to carry any addi- 5.
Page 182: Front Panel(S) Removal
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Removal CAUTION! NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior right panel. water damage, stains or mildew: 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side. •...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul- of the roof panel. der belt anchorage).
Page 184: Freedom Top™ Storage Bag
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the Freedom Top™ Storage Bag windshield. Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top™ Modular Hard Top, come with a Freedom Top™ storage bag that allows you to store your Freedom Top™...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is Insert the left-side Freedom panel into the bag with the laying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the latches facing upward. divider.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom panel latch is closed Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed. prior to inserting the panel into the bag.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag) Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and through the loops. straps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages, located at the base of the rear seat.
Page 188: Front Panel(S) Installation
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and Front Panel(s) Installation loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat.
Page 189: Front Panel(S) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly Removed to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the 1.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a the vehicle.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward. 8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab and pull downward to disconnect. Red Locking Tab Press Tab To Disconnect...
Page 192: Rear Hard Top Installation
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose CAUTION! connector and pull downward. The removal of the Freedom Top requires four adults located on each corner. Failure to follow this caution could damage the Freedom Top.
Page 193: Door Frame
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: CAUTION! • The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body should be torqued to 66 in lb +/- 22 in lb (7.5 N·m +/- Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior 2.5 N·m) water damage, stains or mildew: •...
Page 194: Door Frame Removal
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Removal WARNING! 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door knobs (two per door). frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for WARNING! storage. Store in a secure location. Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause personal injury.
Page 196: Door Frame Installation - Two-Door Models
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Models 3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body side hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the 1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews. rubber seal at the top of the windshield.
Page 197: Door Frame Installation - Four-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models knobs. Repeat on the other side. 1. Install the rear door frame first. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door opening.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to rubber seal at the top of the windshield.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 7. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top 9. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most knob, and of the front of the rear door frame. Ensure the seals are then the middle knob.
Page 200: Soft Top - Two-Door Models
SOFT TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and the top can then be installed. If the temperature is 41°F tional videos.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Refer to “Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models” • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further infor- only for protection against the elements. Do not mation.
Page 202: Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section for • Careless handling and storage of the soft top may further information. damage the seals, causing water to leak into the 1.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 2. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 3. Release the Sunrider latch (both sides).
Page 204: Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the information.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 2. Engage header latches.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install side and back windows.
Page 207: Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Lowering The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Quarter Window 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Check Strap 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 3. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft loops on the windshield. top.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely bracket on both the left and right sides. unzip the window. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 10.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 12. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. that they rest on top of the soft top. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. Completely release the latches from the loops on the unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped with swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 15.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over 16. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sun- the Sunrider link (Sunrider Models only). rider Models only). 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- tion. 19. Close the front header latches. 20. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door 18. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the Frame”...
Page 216: Raising The Soft Top
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising The Soft Top 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. sports bar until the header rests on the top of the 2.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 5. Make sure the Sunrider bracket on the side bows 6. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each latches to the door rails (Sunrider Models only). side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). 7.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of 8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be panels over the rear roof bow.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body 10. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. window loose (on both sides).
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate 14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to bracket on both the left and right sides. their secured position. 18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel.
Page 225: Soft Top - Four-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 SOFT TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com for instruc- fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and tional videos.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not lower the top with the windows installed. • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window Window and top damage may occur. curtain up unless the side curtains are also open. •...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment CAUTION! knobs unless you are planning on installing the hard top. Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: •...
Page 228: Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top 2. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 1. Remove the side and back windows.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 3. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Release Sunrider latch (both sides). NOTE: Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. 5. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
Page 231: Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Install rear corner panels. 3. Rotate the header forward.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 4. Engage the header latches. 5. Install the side and back windows.
Page 234: Folding Down The Soft Top
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft on the windshield frame. top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely bracket on both the left and right sides. unzip the window. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 10.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 12. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. top.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the the top. swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 15. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the 16. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear shown.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted disengage.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 19. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track 21. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro straps and lower the top down into the vehicle. provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side bows and through the slot on the NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- body.
Page 244: Putting Up The Soft Top
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Putting Up The Soft Top 4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the rear door frames. NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- helpful to open the rear doors.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door 6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider locking frame tracks and slide the top forward. mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the 9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of 11. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow). clipped to the shortened rail edge.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE roof bow (4–bow) will aid in reaching the channel with 12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- the retainers. porarily by attaching it to the Velcro in the upper rear corner.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate 16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the 19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate swing gate brackets. bracket on both the left and right sides. 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert- ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.
Page 253: Sunrider (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF their secured position. EQUIPPED CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
Page 254: Opening The Sunrider
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening The Sunrider 3. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 NOTE: The Sunrider latch on the door rail should not 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the be activated for Sunrider use. If activated, the soft top straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels.
Page 256: Closing The Sunrider
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing The Sunrider SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. CAUTION! 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a vehicle.
Page 257: Opening The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Opening The Sunrider 3. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest 5. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
Page 259: Closing The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 6. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each FOLDING WINDSHIELD strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro to itself; The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on use one strap on each side of the vehicle. your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as WARNING! (Continued) the task that required their removal is completed and • Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your securely fastened, either up or down.
Page 261: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars 1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. NOTE: To assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark the original locations prior to removing. 2.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Remove the one hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the CAUTION! plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar, one hex bolt (13 mm) on the side of the side bar, and one hex bolt Do not remove the head impact foam from the side (13 mm) on top of the side bar.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 11. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the WARNING! six black round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head driver) on each side of the base of the You or others could be injured if you carry the side windshield.
Page 264: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the windshield in place. Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars 1.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 4. Tighten all side bar attachment bolts. 6. Reinstall the wiper arms. 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.
Page 266: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY Rotate the switch upward to the first detent posi- tion for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped A rotary switch on the center portion of the control lever Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to (located on the right side of the steering column) controls activate the rear washer.
Page 267: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped CAUTION! The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster. the heating elements: An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear •...
Page 269: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Instrument Panel Features ....270 Displays ......294 Instrument Cluster .
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ System Status ..... . . 301 ▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped ......320 ▫...
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 ▫ Play Mode ......351 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC) .
Page 272: Instrument Panel Features
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Assist Handle 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped 5 —...
Page 273: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 274: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog 1. Fuel Gauge lights are on. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. checked by an authorized dealer. If the light turns on After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light soon as possible.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Air Bag Warning Light CAUTION! This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Do not operate the engine with the tachometer turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on pointer in the red area.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped CAUTION! This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security Driving with a hot engine cooling system could alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly damage your vehicle.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver WARNING! Indicator) Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or either of the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO” others could be badly burned by steam or boiling display.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those low tire pressure telltale.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 24. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- to continue to function properly.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Vehicle Odometer Messages LoW tirE When the appropriate conditions exist, the following When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer odometer messages will display: display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles. ECO ..... . Fuel Saver Indicator “HOTOIL”...
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the CAUTION! TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- the vehicle is started.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate 25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) dependent upon your personal driving style. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that Unless reset, this message will continue to display each monitors engine and automatic transmission con- time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Light” in the instrument cluster will come on damage to the engine control system. It also could when the ignition switch is turned to the affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC 27. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator Light system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. This light will illuminate when the O/D OFF button has been selected and overdrive has been •...
Page 288: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not This light informs you of a problem with the come on during starting, have the system checked by an Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 289: Control Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 located on the lower left part of the cluster below the speedometer. Mini-Trip Control Buttons Press and release the STEP button on the steering wheel to access the options in the Compass display. Compass Display Control Buttons NOTE: The system will display the last known outside The Compass/Temperature control buttons are located...
Page 290: Compass/Temperature Display
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings calibration menus will be unavailable. The compass will are not updated when the vehicle is not moving. perform accurately, based on GPS signals instead of the Earth’s magnetic field. The following displays can be reset or changed: Compass Variance •...
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 • Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top To Set The Variance of the center of the instrument panel. This is where the Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector compass sensor is located. lever in the PARK position.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press and hold the RESET button (for approximately while the history information is erased. The averaging 10 seconds) until the current variance zone number is will restart when enough new distance and fuel data is displayed.
Page 293: Trip Conditions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Trip Conditions Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the right button (on the instru- ment cluster) to switch from odometer to Trip A or Trip B or to ECO.
Page 294: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped The ECO indicator will illuminate when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) —...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • Outside Temperature (°F or °C) • ECO Display • Fuel Economy • Miles/kilometers To Empty • Timer • Display Units Selection • System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.) • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering MENU Button...
Page 296: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first item in the DOWN Button Main Menu with the next MENU button press and Press and release the DOWN button when release. prompted by the EVIC to step through stored system warning messages or Personal Settings COMPASS Button features.
Page 297: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single • Gate Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing the Liftgate/ chime) back door open and A single chime ) • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single •...
Page 298: Evic Main Menu
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To to be displayed. The following features are in the Main turn off the message temporarily, press and release the menu: MENU button.
Page 299: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 When the SELECT button is pressed, the selected feature displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the are not updated when the vehicle is not moving. SELECT button graphic. Pressing SELECT a second time ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) —...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or (Customer-Programmable Features) displays in the metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in EVIC.
Page 301: Average Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 set, the compass will automatically compensate for the To Change The Compass Variance: differences and provide the most accurate compass head- 1. Turn the ignition switch RUN (it is not necessary to ing. start the engine). NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from 2.
Page 302: Distance To Empty (Dte)
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display). Upon reset, the history information will be significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display. average reading before the reset.
Page 303: Evic Units Selection (Units In Display)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature, Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall Average Fuel Economy and Distance to Empty features. features when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h) Press and Release the SELECT button to toggle units (manual transmission) or when the shift lever is in PARK...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Unlk On Exit Sound Horn With Lock When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the When on is selected, a short horn sound will occur when vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press Key Off Power Delay and release the SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or When this feature is selected, the power window “90” appears. switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to The “ECO” message is located in the compass / outside “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And temperature / audio information / ECO display.
Page 307: Media Center 230 (Req) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With another selection.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Clock Setting Procedure INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text 2.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between subtitles to different subtitle languages that are the following items: available on the disc (if equipped). •...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if language supported by disc). If you want to select a equipped). language not listed, then scroll down and select other. Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ •...
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU to select the number and then push to select. button on the remote control to select desired title to play. Subtitles —...
Page 315: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 317: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification quency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 320: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Command System No function. (If Equipped) For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further No function.
Page 322: Equipped
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Macrovision sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- This product incorporates copyright protection technol- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has tual property rights.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode Number (ESN/SID) Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A Please have the following information available when CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio calling: mode.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the SCAN Button form of short audio mutes. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- •...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 TUNE Control (Rotary) SETUP Button Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number.
Page 326: Equipped
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side window.
Page 327: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or side of the radio faceplate. ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ will remain tuned to the new station until you make SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control another selection.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 330: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 332: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 335: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 336: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display Classic Rock Cls Rock MUSIC TYPE Button College College Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Soft Soft • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rock Soft Rck you to set the clock.
Page 341: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 - 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not...
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 343: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 346: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). •...
Page 347: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to audio system to amplify the source and play through the...
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
Page 351: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 352: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device plugged into the USB port, located in the center console. Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod which is located in the center console.
Page 353: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), •...
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external jump backward or forward respectively, for five USB device and display data: seconds.
Page 355: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- List Or Browse Mode vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described each track in the current list and then forward to the below, will bring up List mode.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the list on the top line and the first item in that list on bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward the second line.
Page 357: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any Uconnect™ phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX”...
Page 358: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS Setup , then Select Audio Devices . The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to 3.
Page 359: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The button located in the center of the left-hand control pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- mode of the sound system.
Page 360: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 361: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) position.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems Panel lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- panel.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Floor Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehu- Air is directed through the floor outlets with a midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve small amount flowing through the defrost and side fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select temperatures, while rotating right into the red area the outside air position for maximum defogging. indicates warmer temperatures. • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
Page 365: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Operation of the system is quite simple. Equipped 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO. NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The recommended setting for maximum comfort is 72°F Blower Control (22°C) for the average person; however, this may vary. For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the NOTE: knob to the AUTO position. In manual •...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 370: Operating Tips
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....376 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..380 ▫...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command- Trac I Or Rock-Trac )....394 Operation ......405 ▫...
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ....423 Tires — General Information ... . . 445 ▫...
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Chains ......454 Adding Fuel ......466 ▫...
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 ▫ Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ....486 Models ......487 ▫...
Page 378: Starting Procedures
376 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission – If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU- inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle.
Page 379: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Normal Starting Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or –29°C) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm an externally-powered electric engine block heater (avail- engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the WARNING! (Continued) engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get engine is flooded.
Page 381: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15– CAUTION! second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex- To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- treme Cold Weather”...
Page 382: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
380 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 383: Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift speeds may not apply.
Page 384: Downshifting
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Downshifting CAUTION! Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift recommended to preserve brakes when driving down one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine steep hills.
Page 385: Reverse Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 driver will feel a firm “click” as the shifter passes the Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH “knock-over”). Complete the shift by pulling the shift (KM/H) lever into REVERSE. Gear Selec- 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1...
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, is at idle speed.
Page 387: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to idle speed.
Page 388: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the hundred miles (kilometers).
Page 389: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to running.
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the engine OFF. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 lever is in the DRIVE position. For example, if you shift WARNING! the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but will shift down into Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a second and first gear normally.
Page 396: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac I Or Rock-Trac )
394 STARTING AND OPERATING • 4L (Four-wheel drive low range) Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- ing conditions are present: • the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, •...
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and driveshaft speeds must be equal for a shift to take place. rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accom- Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning plished by simply moving the shift lever to one of these can cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 398: Shift Positions
396 STARTING AND OPERATING 4H Position WARNING! This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same You or others could be injured if you leave the speed. This range (4H) provides additional traction for vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N loose, slippery road surfaces and should not be used on (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the...
Page 399: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 speed. This range (4L) provides additional traction and 4H to 4L or 4L to 4H maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift only.
Page 400: Trac-Lok Rear Axle - If Equipped
398 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Failure to engage a position completely can cause On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the control.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 To activate the system, press the bottom of the AXLE LOCK switch once to lock the rear axle only (the “Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light” will illuminate), press the bottom of the switch again to lock the front axle (the “Front Axle Lock Indicator Light”...
Page 402: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped
400 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic discon- necting stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows greater front suspension travel in off-road situations. This system is controlled by the SWAY BAR switch located on the instrument panel (to the left of the steering column).
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 when activation conditions are not met. The stabilizer/ To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4H sway bar should remain in on-road mode during normal or 4L and press the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the driving conditions.
Page 404: On-Road Driving Tips
402 STARTING AND OPERATING An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better WARNING! view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 2. Remove one bolt from the underside of the vehicle. 3. Remove the side step assembly.
Page 406: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
404 STARTING AND OPERATING The Basics Of Off-Road Driving CAUTION! You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other before proceeding. There are many types of surface combustible materials.
Page 407: Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand should be avoided when in 4L (Low) range. Snow In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at CAUTION! slower speeds, shift the transmission into a low gear and the transfer case into 4L (Low) if necessary.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure, accelerating slowly, avoiding abrupt maneu- Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires vers and maintaining the vehicle’s momentum. If you are and is very difficult to get through. You should use going to be driving on large soft sandy areas or dunes, second gear (manual transmission), or DRIVE (automatic reduce your tire pressure to a minimum of 15 psi...
Page 409: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Using A Spotter Points) There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle While driving off-road, you will encounter many types of or determine the correct path. Determining the correct terrain.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING dirt to fill the rut ahead of the turnout you just created. CAUTION! You should now be able to drive out following the trench • Never attempt to straddle a rock that is large you just created at a 45-degree angle. enough to strike your axles or undercarriage.
Page 411: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will increases the risk of underbody damage. become high-centered.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING recover the vehicle if something goes wrong? If every- provide a fresh bite into the surface and will usually thing looks good and you feel confident, shift the trans- provide enough traction to complete the climb. If you do mission into a lower gear with 4L (Low) engaged, and not make it to the top, place the vehicle in REVERSE and proceed with caution, maintaining your momentum as...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 confident in your ability to proceed, then make sure you WARNING! are in 4L (Low) and proceed with caution. Allow engine braking to control the descent and apply your brakes, if Driving across an incline increases the risk of a necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock.
Page 414: Driving Through Water
412 STARTING AND OPERATING your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if WARNING! something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot water into the engine air intake.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 muddy waters; check for hidden obstacles. Make sure CAUTION! you will not be intruding on any wildlife, and you can • Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, trans- recover the vehicle if necessary. The key to a safe crossing is the water depth, current and bottom conditions.
Page 416: After Driving Off-Road
414 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle recovery. If you are able to determine you can should never attempt to cross flowing water which is safely cross, than proceed using the low and slow deeper than the vehicle’s running ground clearance. Even method.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake your vehicle ready when you need it.
Page 418: Power Steering
416 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.
Page 419: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING The parking brake lever is located in the center console. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument possible.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking WARNING! (Continued) brake should always be applied whenever the driver is • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with not in the vehicle. access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 422: Anti-Lock Brake System
420 STARTING AND OPERATING braking conditions. The system operates with a separate WARNING! (Continued) computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or surfaces.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during WARNING! (Continued) the self-test, and during an ABS stop, to provide the • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including regulated hydraulic pressure. The motor pump makes a those resulting from excessive speed in turns, low humming noise during operation;...
Page 424: Electronic Brake Control System
422 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing WARNING! sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This is normal, indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent System is functioning. the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can they increase the traction afforded by ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM...
Page 425: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short HSA Activation Criteria period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to brake pedal.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 The system will only work if the intended direction of the The system does not recognize NEUTRAL on manual vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the vehicles, thus it will hold the vehicle on an incline for a intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is short period while in NEUTRAL, regardless of clutch in DRIVE (automatic transmission equipped vehicle),...
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the • If you use a trailer brake controller with your vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and with another vehicle, object or person, and cause deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 429: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 (manual transmission) with wheels straight. Apply park- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ing brake on manual transmission vehicle. This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the 2. Start the engine. speed of the vehicle.
Page 430: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off” Electronic Stability Control (ESC) mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to Electronic Stability This system enhances directional control and stability of Control (ESC) for a complete explanation of the available the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than WARNING! appropriate for the steering wheel position. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, cated in the instrument cluster), starts to flash as soon as nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESC system has three available operating modes in 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L range. Two-wheel drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles in 2H range have two operating modes. 4H Range (4WD Models) Or 2WD Models This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4H and 2WD vehicles.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 than ESC would normally allow is required to gain WARNING! traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the ESC OFF switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” With the ESC switched off, the enhanced vehicle mode of operation.
Page 434: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
432 STARTING AND OPERATING returns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed WARNING! drops below 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESC system shuts off. The ESC is off at low vehicle speeds in 4L range so that it With the ESC switched off, the enhanced vehicle will not interfere with off-road driving, but the ESC stability offered by ESC and ERM are unavailable.
Page 435: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- will be ON even if it was turned off previously. rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem •...
Page 436: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
434 STARTING AND OPERATING swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is re- Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped quired. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving. swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in follow the tongue weight recommendations.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Enabling HDC Gear Approximate HDC Set Speed 1. Shift the transfer case into 4WD LOW range. Refer to 1 mph (1.5 km/h) “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and Operat- 2.5 mph (4 km/h) ing” for further information. 4 mph (6.5 km/h) 2.
Page 438: Tire Safety Information
436 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards, and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 441: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 442: Tire Terminology And Definitions
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 443: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location (Four-Door Models) Tire Placard Location (Two-Door Models)
Page 444: Starting And Operating
442 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely the weight referenced here. exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 447: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re- increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the sult in over-heating and tire failure. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 448: Tire Inflation Pressures
446 STARTING AND OPERATING Economy CAUTION! Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for ways reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 449: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading the Winter.
Page 450: Radial-Ply Tires
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial-Ply Tires vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation WARNING! pattern. If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo- on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your...
Page 451: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped WARNING! The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a Compact spares are for temporary emergency use compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on only.
Page 452: Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped
450 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 453: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed.
Page 454: Life Of Tire
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 It is recommended you contact your original equipment WARNING! or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the that specified for your vehicle.
Page 456: Tire Chains
454 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use chains on P225/75R16 rear tires only. P255/75R17, WARNING! (Continued) P255/70R18, and LT255/75R17 tires do not provide • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate clearance. adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire •...
Page 457: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instruc- CAUTION! (Continued) tions on method of installation, operating speed, and • Install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as conditions for usage. possible and then retighten after driving about ⁄...
Page 458: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- formed. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure cold placard pressure. Once the “Tire Pressure Monitor- will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based ing Telltale Light” has been illuminated, the tire pressure on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire must be increased to the recommended cold placard pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than pressure in order for the “Tire Pressure Monitoring...
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 30 psi (207 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring CAUTION! (Continued) Telltale Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the “Tire • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF only always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 461: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain following components: correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not •...
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate that affects radio wave signals. each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard 3.
Page 463: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 OFF the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as vehicle in place of the spare tire, the TPMS will update long as none of the road tires are below the low automatically and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- pressure warning threshold.
Page 464: Fuel Requirements
462 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard following licenses: starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- ering service for the vehicle.
Page 465: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol vide excellent performance and durability for the engine are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may and fuel system components.
Page 466: Mmt In Gasoline
464 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indi- E-85 perform the following: cated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer if the gasoline contains MMT. •...
Page 467: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 468: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indi- cator Light (MIL)”...
Page 470: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, in violation of most state and federal fire regula- improperly installed, or damaged.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Payload Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification weight a truck or any given vehicle can carry, including Number (VIN).
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Size Loading The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on The actual total weight and the weight of the front and your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined capacity of this tire size.
Page 473: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way and recommendations in this Owner’s Manual concern- the brakes operate. ing vehicles used for trailer towing.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your WARNING! fully-loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 tongue. It typically provides adjustable friction associ- also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds, ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un- and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer wanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. stability.
Page 476: Trailer Hitch Classification
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 477: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/Manual 3.73 Two–Door 6,430 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs (91 kg) Sahara Model (2 916 kg) (2.32 sq m)
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door 8,242 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs SportModel (3 738 kg) (2.97 sq m) (1 587 kg) (159 kg)
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/Manual 4.10 Four–Door 8,406 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Rubicon (3 813 kg) (2.97 sq m) (1 587 kg) (159 kg)
Page 481: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 482: Towing Requirements
480 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING − Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- WARNING! (Continued) sures before trailer usage. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage vehicle and the trailer such that the following four before towing a trailer.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package will include a four–pin wiring harness.
Page 487: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Towing Tips The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System − Air Conditioning To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Turn off temporarily. heating, take the following actions: − Highway Driving Reduce speed. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Four-Wheel Drive Models...
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Front NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEU- •...
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure You or others could be injured if you leave the outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU- NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging TRAL (N).
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Turn OFF the engine. 12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral). 3. Press and hold the brake pedal. CAUTION! 4.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N) NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid normal usage. gear clash. 1.
Page 493: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ... . . 501 Hazard Warning Flashers ....492 ▫...
Page 494: Hazard Warning Flashers
492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 495: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WARNING! an impending overheat condition: You or others can be badly burned by hot engine • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 496: Jack Location
494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 497: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the 4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross manual transmission into REVERSE. weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare 5.
Page 498: Jacking Instructions
496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 499 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.
Page 500 498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6.
Page 501 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, and remove the jack. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m).
Page 502: Road Tire Installation
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING! handle counterclockwise. A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the ve- wrench while at the end of the handle for increased hicle.
Page 503: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
Page 504: Jump-Starting Procedure
502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 505 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 506: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 507: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con- WARNING! trol or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or CAUTION! even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 508: Shift Lever Override
506 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: vehicle.
Page 509 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 507 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, reach into the opening and press and hold the shift lever override. 6. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL. 7.
Page 510: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing”...
Page 511: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 512: Four-Wheel Drive Models
510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Four–Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised Internal damage to the transmission or transfer and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Page 513: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 520 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 513 ▫...
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 534 Bulb Replacement ..... 555 ▫...
Page 515: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 —...
Page 516: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 517: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 the message will appear the next time the vehicle is serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Page 518: Replacement Parts
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 519: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.
Page 520: Engine Oil
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will CAUTION! (Continued) improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the that protect the performance and durability of dipstick.
Page 521 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, Identification Symbol whichever occurs first. This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Engine Oil Selection Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 522: Engine Oil Filter
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Materials Added To Engine Oils SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 523: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Engine Oil Filter Selection Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- varies considerably.
Page 524 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 525: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 526: Body Lubrication
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 527: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help blade perfor- engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 528: Exhaust System
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 529 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 530: Cooling System
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
Page 531 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol base engine cool- may result in engine damage and may decrease ant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 533 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child WARNING! or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Engine Coolant Level Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the en- The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for...
Page 535 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the maintain the proper level, it should be added to the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be coolant bottle. Do not overfill. protected against freezing.
Page 536: Brake System
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Power Disc Brakes operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may hard stops during the break-in period are recommended result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material.
Page 537 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 538: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration be damaged, causing partial or complete brake in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter failure.
Page 539 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 3. Fully apply the parking brake. CAUTION! 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as tion ending with the shift lever in PARK. the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- 5.
Page 540: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the fluid at approximately 80° F (27° C). If the fluid level normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from is correctly established at 80° F (27° C), it should be its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains between the HOT (upper) reference holes when the engaged in the dipstick tube.
Page 541: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Fluid Level Check Transfer Case Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid Fluid Level Check level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill point not more than 3/16 in (4.76 mm) below the bottom hole (A) when the vehicle is in a level position.
Page 542: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drain fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine First remove the fill plug (B), then the drain plug (C). The Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill tion.
Page 543 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 • Insects, tree sap and tar. trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, • Salt in the air near sea-coast localities. which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, •...
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate are kept clear finish.
Page 545 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 • Use MOPAR Touch-Up Paint or equivalent on CAUTION! scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match the color of your Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, vehicle.
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or WARNING! other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the Many are potentially flammable and, if used in towel or rag that you are using.
Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 Seat Belt Maintenance Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical CAUTION! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage will also weaken the fabric. To maintain the appearance of your vehicle’s interior If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean or trim and top, follow these precautions:...
Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Be especially careful when washing the windows by CAUTION! (Continued) following the directions for “Care of Fabric Top • Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can dam- Windows.” age the top material. Also, increased water pres- WASHING —...
Page 549 MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass Window should be cleaned and lubricated regularly. Use Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all plastic win-...
Page 550: Fuses
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE zipper teeth. If a stuck zipper slide is experienced, work the MOPAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant or equivalent into the zipper slide. Several applications may be required before the zipper comes free. 6. Never paste stickers, gummed labels or any tape to the windows.
Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Natural Pink Relay/Manifold Tun- ing Valve 25 Amp Passenger Door Node Natural 30 Amp Sway Bar Pink 40 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys-...
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Frt/Rear Axle Locker Blue Module (PCM) Trans Yellow Relay Range — — 60 Amp Radiator Fan 25 Amp Power Inverter –...
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw – 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw – Blue Vehicle Entertainment Yellow Cabin Compartment System, Satellite Digi- Node, Wireless Con- tal Audio Receiver trol Module, SIREN, (SDARS), DVD,...
Page 554 552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Airbag Module 25 Amp Rear Wiper Natural 15 Amp Left Tail/License/ 20 Amp Fuel Pump, Diesel Blue Park Lamp Yellow Lift Pump – Export Only 15 Amp Right Tail/Park/Run...
Page 555 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Backup Lamps 10 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys- Yellow tem, Electronic Stabil- ity Control, Stop 10 Amp Airbag Controller, TT Lamp Switch, Fuel EUROPE Pump Relay 10 Amp...
Page 556: Vehicle Storage
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of CAUTION! (Continued) service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Page 557: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 conditions change to allow the condensation to change Exterior Lights Bulb Type back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually Backup Lamps (2) ..... . . 3157 accelerate the clearing process.
Page 558: Front Park/Turn Signal
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. Front Park/Turn Signal 9. Push connector locking tab to the unlock position. 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. 10. Remove connector from bulb. 2.
Page 559: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Front Fog Lamp Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp 1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back of the front 1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail light fog lamp. housing to the body. DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER SCREWS AT ANY TIME.
Page 560: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counterclock- is needed, obtain the LED/Cover Assembly from your wise, then remove it from the housing. local authorized dealer. 1. Remove the spare tire. 4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace. 2.
Page 561: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 562: Chassis
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Equipped ATF+4 product. Manual Transmission – If MOPAR Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- Equipped quirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-9224).
Page 563 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....562 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..564...
Page 564 562 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 565 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
Page 566 564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the manual transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Page 567 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 568: Service Schedule
566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 569 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 570 568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). ❏...
Page 571 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 569 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 572 570 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 573 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 571 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). ❏...
Page 574 572 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 575 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 573 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 576 574 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 577 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 575 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 128,000 miles ❏...
Page 578 576 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 579 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 577 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 581: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......581 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 582 580 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 587 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......587 ▫...
Page 583: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 581 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 584: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
582 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (877) 426–5337 •...
Page 585: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 583 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 586: Warranty Information
584 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 587: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 585 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Recalls 1-800-333-0510...
Page 588 586 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, assistance of service and engineering specialists to and charts.
Page 589: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 587 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 590: Temperature Grades
588 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 591 INDEX...
Page 592 590 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 275,420 Alarm Light ......277 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 593 INDEX 591 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ..166 Calibration, Compass ....289,298 Auxiliary Power Outlet ....166 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 594 592 INDEX Child Restraint ....73,76,80,83 Contract, Service ......583 Child Restraint Tether Anchors .
Page 595 INDEX 593 Defroster, Rear Window ....265 Off-Road ......402 Defroster, Windshield .
Page 596 594 INDEX Jump Starting ..... . . 500 Overheating ......492 Tow Hooks .
Page 597 INDEX 595 Air Conditioning ..... 369 Folding Windshield ..... . 257 Engine Oil .
Page 598 596 INDEX Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ... . 466,468,514 Hard Top Removal ..... . . 187 Gasoline (Fuel) .
Page 599 INDEX 597 Holder, Cup ......172 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ... 160 Hood Release .
Page 600 598 INDEX Lap/Shoulder Belts ..... . . 48 Cruise ......278 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Daytime Running .
Page 601 INDEX 599 Passing ......156 Door ......36 Rear Servicing .
Page 602 600 INDEX Electric Powered ..... 100 Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ... . 402 Electric Remote .
Page 603 INDEX 601 Overheating, Engine ....277,492 Windows ......41 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .
Page 604 602 INDEX Reformulated Gasoline ....462 Rotation, Tires ......455 Refrigerant .
Page 605: Bags
INDEX 603 Pretensioners ......58 Sentry Key Replacement ....17 Reminder .
Page 606 604 INDEX Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....454 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....356 Soft Top .
Page 607: Vehicle
INDEX 605 Theft System Disarming ....20 Quality Grading ..... 587 Tilt Steering Column .
Page 608 606 INDEX Trac-Lok Rear Axle ..... . 398 Shifting ......383 Traction Control .
Page 609 INDEX 607 Vehicle Certification Label ....468 Wheel and Wheel Trim ....543 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 610 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only frequency signals.
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